Visa & Immigration Services
For visa requirements in Hong Kong, Marbury can help you navigate the application procedures with an expert team dedicated to visa processing.
The most commonly processed visas are listed below, but we can help with the full range of visa applications.
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Hong Kong Employment Visa - General Employment Policy (GEP)
Foreigners who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong may apply to come to work under the GEP.
An application for a visa/entry permit to take up employment under the GEP may be favourably considered if:
the applicant has a good education background, technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and relevant experience;
there is a genuine job vacancy and a confirmed offer of employment;
the vacancy cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and
the remuneration package is commensurate with the prevailing market level.
Hong Kong Employment Visa - Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP)
Mainland Chinese citizens who possess special skills, knowledge or experience of value to and not readily available in Hong Kong may apply to come to work under the ASMTP.
An application for an entry permit to take up employment under the ASMTP may be favourably considered if:
the applicant has a good education background, technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and relevant experience;
there is a genuine job vacancy and a confirmed offer of employment;
the vacancy cannot be readily taken up by the local work force; and
the remuneration package is commensurate with the prevailing market level.
Hong Kong Business Investor Visa
The Business Investor Visa scheme is for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to operate their own business in Hong Kong. It is essentially a type of work permit that is issued to the owner of a business as an employee of his/her Hong Kong Company.
One of the main criteria lies in whether the applicant is able to prove that the business will make a significant contribution to the economy of Hong Kong. The entrepreneur visa is generally issued for a two-year period initially and is then renewable thereafter as long as the business remains viable. The person is eligible to apply for Hong Kong permanent residence in due course.
Requirements
There is no minimum investment requirement however, at the time of processing the application, the authorities will closely examine the proposed business plan to assess if the proposed investment is sufficient to set up the business. In this regard, the applicant must ensure that the proposed investment covers the startup and operational expenses of the business for at least the initial 3 – 6 months period.
Hong Kong Dependent Visa
The spouse and children of persons admitted to work and reside in Hong Kong may apply for a Dependent Visa. A Dependent Visa is not subject to any conditions of stay and is normally granted for the same period the main visa holder is eligible to remain in Hong Kong. In support of a Dependent Visa, the sponsor, ie the main visa holder, may be required to provide proof of his/her financial capacity to support his/her spouse and children.
Hong Kong Dependent Visa Scheme
The Dependent Visa Scheme is essentially a relocation visa for the immediate family members (spouse and unmarried children below 18 years of age) of foreign nationals who hold a valid Hong Kong visa for employment, investment, training or study in Hong Kong or who are permanent residents in Hong Kong.
A Few Points To Note:
A separate application needs be filed for each family member and must be sponsored by the principal visa holder.
The dependent’s length of stay in Hong Kong is tied to the sponsor’s length of stay. This means that the Dependent Visa holder can live, work and study in Hong Kong for the period during which the principal visa holder is permitted to stay in Hong Kong.
Dependents of persons who have been admitted into Hong Kong to study are not permitted to work on their Dependent Visa and would need to apply for an Employment Visa before commencing employment.
Visa Extension
Hong Kong is a unique cosmopolitan city where East meets West and old meets new. It is distinctive in terms of its well-established infrastructure, internationally recognised commercial and financial centre and close proximity to Mainland China that serves as a golden gateway for businesses.
Hong Kong is also favoured for its income tax reasons whereby, income that is not sourced in Hong Kong is not subject to tax in Hong Kong. In addition, there is no capital gains tax, estate tax, and sales tax either.
The personal income tax rate is between 0 and 17% on a progressive scale or 15% flat, whichever is lower.
The uniqueness of Hong Kong not only attracts foreigners coming for visits, but also attracts them to relocate, most of the time with their family members, to work and live in Hong Kong. Any person other than those having the right of residence or right to land in Hong Kong, must get an employment visa before coming to Hong Kong for the purpose of employment, investment, residence or training.
Hong Kong Employment Visas are further divided into: General Employment Policy (GEP) and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP). As a trusted visa agent, Marbury can help with information and individual advice.
